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G938 VHM

1990 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,316 mi
Last recorded180,316 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 VHM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 180,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to both sides outer and inner sill areas

signs of corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

wear to edge n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 May 2010 180,315 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to both sides outer and inner sill areas

signs of corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

wear to edge n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 180,315 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion at offside rear jacking point

Fail 2 May 2009 180,315 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

corrosion at offside rear jacking point

Pass 3 May 2008 17,935 miles

Corrosion to chassis, near rear spring on offside

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Low brake pad light flashing, pads look ok.

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 3 May 2008 17,935 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to chassis, near rear spring on offside

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Low brake pad light flashing, pads look ok.

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 172,836 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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G938 VHM is a 1990 Ford Granada in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 109,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G938 VHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G938 VHM registered?

G938 VHM is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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